Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Australia's TD-MI inflation index monthly rate declined to 0.5% in August, down from 1.0% in the previous month, marking a significant slowdown in month-over-month price pressures.

On August 31, according to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold T+D futures fell 2.69% to 964.0 yuan per gram in early morning trading, while silver T+D futures declined 3.95% to 16,177 yuan per kilogram.

Australia's Scotiabank Inflation Gauge (inflation index) rose to 4.8% year-over-year in August, up from 4% in the prior period, according to data released in late August.

Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) main contract rose 4% intraday on August 31, reaching 5,999 yuan per ton.

US President Donald Trump urged Canadian businesses trading with the US to immediately relocate their operations to America to avoid tariffs, according to statements posted on his Truth Social account on August 30 (local time). Trump stated that many of these companies had left the US years ago

China's commodity futures opened mixed this morning (August 31), with most contracts gaining. SC crude oil surged over 4%, while LPG, palladium, PVC, and coking coal each rose more than 3%. Lithium carbonate, glass, low-sulfur fuel oil, aluminum oxide, and soda ash all climbed over 2%. On the

According to Yonhap News, on Monday (August 31), South Korean and U.S. officials discussed measures to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation. Lee Ho-hyeon, South Korea's Vice Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, met with U.S. official Cordell in Seoul to address energy supply chain

Bitcoin was trading at $77,960 on Aug. 31, retreating from the Aug. 28 high of $81,455. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said in his first keynote speech since taking office, delivered at Jackson Hole, that year-over-year PCE inflation remained at 3.7%. The U.S. military struck two launch systems on Iran’s Larak Island, sending Brent crude up more than 2% to $90.32 and WTI to $85.41. U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Larak Island, Brent Crude Breaks Above $90 per Barrel According to a Reuters report on Aug. 31,

According to SemiAnalysis' latest podcast, Samsung currently leads in HBM4 technology while SK Hynix and Micron face challenges in achieving maximum HBM4 speeds. SK Hynix was forced to redesign its core chipsets, causing delayed HBM4 deliveries to NVIDIA's Rubin platform. The competitive shift

According to Bitcoin.com News, Solana (SOL) surged 46% in August, breaking a brutal ten-month monthly losing streak. SOL traded near $106 on Aug. 30 after reaching $110.38 on Aug. 27, its highest level since late January. Institutional demand is accelerating the rally. U.S. spot Solana ETFs have co

According to Jinlian Creative, on August 31, China's benchmark crude oil averaged $86.36 per barrel, down 1.54%, implying a recommended retail price cut of 80 yuan per ton for domestic gasoline and diesel. The next pricing adjustment window is scheduled for September 11 at 24:00 (Beijing time),

According to Jin10, the CFETS-NEX renminbi funding sentiment index rose to 51 as of 08:45 on Aug 31, up 3 points from 16:00 the previous day. Among the components, the index for large banks, small and mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 50, 52, and 50 respectively, each up 3 points. T

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM), a buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment platform, received a price target upgrade from Bank of America (BofA) to $104 from $93 on May 28 (US local time), despite issuing conservative near-term earnings guidance. BofA maintained its Buy rating on the stock, citing the

According to Financial Supervisory Service disclosures, Samsung BioLogics announced on August 28 that it would finance the 2.7 trillion won Polypeptide Group acquisition through a 3 trillion won equity issuance instead of previously planned debt and retained earnings. The company plans to

According to Yonhap, on August 31, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium boosted expectations for future rate increases, sending the dollar-won exchange rate toward 1,380 won. Warsh stated inflation must move "clearly and at a sufficient pace" to

According to CNBC and Bank of America, on August 28, the bank raised its 12-month price target for Affirm Holdings (NAS: AFRM) from $93 to $104 while maintaining a Buy rating. Analyst Matthew O'Neill noted that Affirm's management has consistently delivered results exceeding conservative guidance.

According to Jin10 Futures, on August 31, fuel oil prices edged higher amid stable crude oil cost support and strong supply-demand dynamics. Crude oil remained volatile but held at elevated levels, underpinning feedstock costs, while fuel oil supply-demand fundamentals strengthened. Sellers

According to CME Fedwatch Tool, the probability of a 25-basis-point federal funds rate hike on Sept. 16 surged to 57% as of Aug. 28, up from just 39.9% on Aug. 21. The shift came after Fed official Warsh's Jackson Hole speech on Aug. 28, which emphasized sticky inflation and the Fed's commitment to

According to Alternative.me, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 62 on August 31, down from 69 on August 30, indicating a continued "greed" market state.

According to Jin10, on August 31, US President Trump claimed the United States loses over $60 billion annually in trade with Canada. Trump stated that American companies previously moved abroad are now returning to the US to avoid tariffs, with firms lining up to come back similar to companies